Anemarrhena asphodeloides / ZHI MU / Common Anemarrhena Root Cut

Description

Botanical Name – Anemarrhena asphodeloides

Chinese Name – ZHI MU

English Name – Anemarrhena Root

Anemarrhena is a plant genus in family Asparagaceae, subfamily Agavoideae. It has only one species, Anemarrhena asphodeloides. It is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.5 m by 1 m. It is in flower from August to September.

It is native to China, Korea, and Mongolia but grows throughout Eastern Asia , Northern China and Japan.

It prefers Mountain woodlands, exposed slopes and hills, Scrubland, grassy slopes, steppes, sunny and sandy hillsides from near sea level to 1500 metres.

Medicinal Action and Uses

Antibacterial – It has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Bacillus dysenteriae, B. typhi, B. paratyphi, Proteus and Pseudomonas.

Diuretic – The plant has diuretic properties and can be used to treat urinary problems.

Expectorant – It has been used in the treatment of chronic bronchitis.

Febrifuge – It is taken internally in the treatment of high fevers in infectious diseases.

Laxative – The herb has laxative effects and should therefore not be given to patients with diarrhoea.   

Packaging

Product is supplied in Resealable Foil Bags.